CONCERNS have been raised over a 'rise' in the amount of young people in Wrexham who are said to be taking - and in some cases supplying - Ketamine.
Use of the class B drug has been described as 'truly worrying' by district police inspector Luke Hughes.
In his latest crime update issued on Monday, April 24, inspector Hughes raised concerns over the 'accessing, taking and supplying' of ketamine in the area recently.
He said that relates to young people, particularly early teenagers of school age.
Inspector Hughes also highlighted the potential damage that taking the drug can cause.
He said: "We are noting a rise in the amount of young people (early teenagers of school age) accessing / taking and in some cases supplying Ketamine."
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Inspector Hughes added: "Over the years, I have seen various drug phases come and go, Acid, Ecstasy, Speed, MCAT all have been phases and whilst I would never condone any drugs use, I find that the complications associated with Ketamine abuse to be truly worrying in comparison to others.
"One such consequence of Ketamine use is that it causes irreparable damage to the bladder, and only after short term use young people are finding themselves incontinent, bed wetting being an early indication of said effect.
"Parents and young people, if you have any question or concern please seek help, don’t cause permanent damage to yourself for the sake of peer pressure, it's not worth it, its really not and the effects could change your life forever."
If you want to provide information regarding ketamine, you can call crime stoppers on – 0800 555 111.
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